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Internal Funding Sources in the College of Engineering

Provide opportunity for undergraduate engineering students, who best meet eligibility criteria, to become involved in hydroscience research in hope that they will be encouraged to pursue graduate studies at IIHR

AWARD

$1,500

CONDITIONS

Lump-sum cash award made at beginning of fall semester of senior year; must conduct research project related their hydroscience interest, and at conclusion of project, must prepare report for submission to IIHR and Kennedy family

ELIGIBILITY

Citizen of U.S.; major in Civil and Environmental or mechanical Engineering, or closely related field; academic standing to assure senior status in fall semester immediately following notice of award; cumulative GPA of at least 3.00 on coursework toward BSE degree; show potential for success in some area of hydrosciences; show integrity of character and qualities of leadership; must demonstrate qualities of ingenuity and inquisitiveness; illustrate breadth of interest in areas outside engineering

DEADLINE

Variable, but usually first part of March

NOTIFICATION OF ACTION

Announced at April Engineering Awards Banquet; funds available fall semester

HOW TO APPLY

Guidelines distributed through undergraduate seminars and posted at IIHR and at Office of the Dean; write brief description of interest in hydroscience research and send, along with current transcript and two letters of recommendation, to: Kennedy Committee, IIHR, HL

Provide opportunity for undergraduate engineering students in Civil Engineering, who best meet the eligibility requirements, to become involved in hydroscience research in hope that they will be encouraged to follow graduate studies at IIHR.

AWARD

$1,000

CONDITIONS

Awarded at beginning of fall semester.

ELIGIBILITY

Must be a full-time student in Civil and Environmental Engineering; must have completed 57.020 with a grade of A or above and have at least one year of coursework remaining toward the BS degree; must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on at least 24 semester hours of UI coursework toward a BS degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering; must demonstrate potential for achieving distinction in the field of hydraulics; must include at least two electives in the field of hydraulics.

DEADLINE

Variable, usually the first part of March

NOTIFICATION OF ACTION

Announced at April Engineering Awards Banquet

HOW TO APPLY

Guidelines distributed through undergraduate seminars and classes and posted at IIHR and Office of the Dean. Write brief description of interest, state career goals and qualifications for the scholarship, and include current transcript.